PC based camera control unit Imaging Software
Single cable connection to a PC via USB2.0 interface. Extremely versatile imaging software that is easy to operate, and has a wealth of functions to suit almost any needs.
This compact control unit can be connected quickly to a Windows® based PC via its USB2.0 interface, without the need for a separate PCI board.
By controlling the camera with a PC, the user can expand their system, not only to facilitate image capture but also results analysis, and image processing with Nikon's
Two USB ports are provided.
Connects to a PC via USB2.0 interface (USB2.0 offers both wide compatibility and high data transfer speeds), which enables camera control and live image display at high speed on a monitor.
A variety of screen layouts
The configuration offers a standard screen layout and advanced layouts with a high degree of image analysis functionality. Each layout can be customized according to need.
Scene mode for one-click optimal photography
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A variety of measurement tools
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Standard Layout,
for straightforward operations
1Tool bar
Frequently used menu items are displayed as buttons
2Live image screen
3Captured image screen Display of the captured image
4Properties dialog box
For display/alteration of the camera’s current settings
5Image thumbnails
6Capture window
Basic image capture control window
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Key functions
Superimposition using the Merge function |
| Interactive control of the microscope and camera |
It is easy to produce merged images of multistained fluorescence sam- |
| In combination with the ECLIPSE 90i motorized microscope, it is possible to |
ples using monochrome photography. When you acquire images after |
| control the 90i from the |
initially setting the number of layers and display colors for each |
| the microscope status data with the image, including the objective magnifica- |
reagent, colored images will be automatically displayed. By changing |
| tion and fluorescence filter in use. Automatic detection of status is also possi- |
the wavelength for each acquisition, this function easily allows a super- |
| ble when combined with the ECLIPSE 80i microscope configured with a digi- |
imposed image to be produced. |
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Advanced Layout, adding useful functions
7Toolbox
Tool buttons for processing and analysis of images
8Process view window
Analysis of focus, profile and histogram Displays analytical settings for control and focus
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8Layout customizing window
Settings box, which allows detailed customizing of the screen layout, in addition to the standard and advanced layout.
The control software of the 90i and digital imaging head can be easily accessed from
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1. Main Tool Bar |
| 1. Direction/Resize Control | 1. | 2D Image View |
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2. Tool Box |
| 2. Crop Control | 2. | 2D Quadrant View |
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3. Annotation Tool Box |
| 3. Duplicate Control | 3. | 3D Orthogonal View |
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| 4. Kirsch Filter | 4. | 3D Tiling View |
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| 2. Print Preview Mode |
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2. Time Lapse Recording |
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